Carles Cuadrat won an ISL title with Bengaluru FC, while playing a dominating brand of football…
Tag: Indian football
Why India Being Ranked Above Qatar and Jordan Means Nothing
It’s the kind of ‘fact’ that is shared by casual football fans, the ones who wake…
The Cuadrat Conundrum – Go Local, or Buy Foreign?
After a hard-fought derby, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are back to the grind on Saturday…
India Football, Money, and Black Holes
It’s hard to believe that many thought there were winds of change sweeping across Indian football…
Igor Stimac – Truth or Excuses?
When the draw for the continent’s showpiece tournament was made last May, Igor Stimac, India’s coach,…
Igor Stimac – Opening Heart and Hearth to Indian Football
For us in India to win a World Cup football medal is still a pipe dream.…
Kolkata derby showed Indian football is far off the pace
I am a Mohun Bagan fan and have never hidden that. Having said that, may I…
In-form East Bengal Aim for First ISL Win for Mohun Bagan
The second phase of the Indian Super League (ISL), Season 10, began on January 31, 2024,…
Special Bagan-East Bengal Derby Should Showcase Banter, not Violence
Indian football’s premier club rivalry between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal mirrors the oppositional identities, social…
Shyam Thapa’s Bicycle Kick and Other Kolkata Derby Days
“Shabbir Ali kathberali/Ulga bajay dhol/Aay re bangal dekhe ja Shyam Thapar goal.” It’s difficult to capture…